Steal Virat Kohli’s style moves

Trust the man who scores as many points on the red carpet as he does on the cricket field

The cricket icon and our March 2015 cover star plays just as hard on the red carpet. Here are the style moves you should be paying attention to.

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Colour fix

Love him or hate his cockiness, chances are Virat Kohli doesn’t give a flying fuck. And you know why? The guy can tackle anything you throw his way, on the field and in the style department. Bear the same attitude and you’ll pull off colour – yeah, we’re talking about head-to-toe plum – like a pro.

Hair files

Tyler Durden aka Brad Pitt made spikes cool in the late Nineties but Virat’s batting for this look in 2015. Brylcreem won’t fly. You’ll need the complexities of wax, putty, pommade or paste to hold your hair in place, especially if it’s working overtime like the vice captain’s.

Take shade

Oakleys are cool if you’re a star cricketer or sportperson who cares about function over fashion. On your downtime, opt for Wayfarers in bold colours to marry the two.

Suit up

When Virat first hit the big league, his style was more frat boy than James Bond. But the cricketer understood the importance of enhancing his image and today, wears a suit with more sartorial flair than most celebs. A few things to commit to memory here: leave that second button open and always wear loafers without socks.

Train hard

He maybe the brand ambassador for Adidas but Virat’s been wearing trainers since he first started walking. What works for him is that he’s experimental: high-tops or sneakers in bright colours or white, he’s risked looking like a chump to discover what works for him. Your turn.

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